Transferring save data to Switch 2 is likely to be one of the first, if not the first, thing you do when you get your brand new console. You can use the save cloud or do this manually. There are ...

In case you encounter any issues with doing a system transfer from Switch 1 to Switch 2, there are some handy alternatives for moving save data to the new console. Before you boot up your Nintendo ...

Importing Switch saves to Nintendo Switch 2 is something you should automatically be able to do when you first set the system up. However, if you skip the transfer or don't have your original Switch ...

To no one’s surprise, Nintendo wants to make the transition from Switch to Switch 2 as painless as possible for existing users. This means providing an easy way to transfer all of your data over from ...

Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with the previous generation Nintendo Switch, so you can play games purchased on the Nintendo Switch as they are. By using the ' Full Transfer ' feature ...

In case you encounter any issues with doing a system transfer from Switch 1 to Switch 2, there are some handy alternatives for moving save data to the new console. This includes not just your digital ...

TL;DR: There are multiple reports from those migrating from the Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 complaining that they've lost save data, and in one highlighted case, the losses are heavy to say the least.

UPDATE 24/4/25: Nintendo has removed several warning messages stating that upcoming Switch 2 games won't support cloud saves. As we noted last week, the messages were visible on the Switch 2 Editions ...

There’s nothing more devastating for gamers than losing save data (The Pokémon Company) One unlucky player’s Nintendo Switch 2 experience will make you cautious about transferring save data to the new ...